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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.60, 401.86 and 206.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.60, 401.86 and 206.55 is: 310.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.60 : 401.86 = 206.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.60/401.86 = 206.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.60x = 401.86 × 206.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.60x = 83,004.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,004.44/267.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.18

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